“Individuals react differently when confronted with traumatic situations and the testimony of injured witnesses carries a special evidentiary value,” observed the Kerala High Court while
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“Orders Of Foreign Courts Are Only A Factor — Child’s Welfare Remains Paramount”, Delhi High Court has reiterated that foreign court orders directing return of a minor child cannot
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Jharkhand High Court has reiterated that bail in cases involving offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is subject to strict statutory
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“Right Of Consideration For Promotion Is A Legitimate Expectation — Administrative Transfer Cannot Extinguish It”, Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a transfer of an
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“Once Purchase Notice Reaches Planning Authority And No Acquisition Steps Follow, Reservation Lapses By Operation Of Law”, Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) dismissed a Public Interest
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“Where There Is No Resistance, No Immediate Complaint, And Known Creditors Remove Goods – The Incident Cannot Be Treated As Theft Under Insurance Policy”, Andhra Pradesh High
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“Commission Of Offence By Company Is A Condition Precedent To Fasten Vicarious Liability On Its Officers”, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has held that criminal
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“Offence Under Section 138 NI Act Is Primarily Compensatory, Not Merely Punitive”, Punjab and Haryana High Court has emphasised that courts dealing with cheque dishonour cases
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“A Bare Conclusion Without Reasons Cannot Be The Basis To Deny Disability Pension”, Kerala High Court has held that denial of disability pension to an
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"The fundamental right to live with dignity envisages and encompasses dignity until death, including a dignified dying process," observed the Supreme Court while permitting the withdrawal of
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“If Arbitrators Fail To Appoint Within 30 Days, Parties May Approach ICSID — But Power Of Co-Arbitrators Does Not Automatically Cease”, Supreme Court of India
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“A Party Cannot Keep A ‘Jurisdictional Ace’ Up Its Sleeve”, In a significant observation reinforcing fairness and procedural discipline in arbitration proceedings, the Supreme Court
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“Paramount Consideration Is Preservation Of Corporate Assets”, In a significant ruling concerning interim protection in oppression and mismanagement disputes, the Supreme Court of India held
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“Overzealous Investigation Is As Fatal As Lethargic Investigation”, In a significant judgment addressing the evidentiary value of dying declarations and the consequences of defective criminal
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“A Dying Declaration Can Be The Sole Basis Of Conviction — But Only When It Inspires Full Confidence Of The Court”, In an important ruling
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“Training prescribed for a post forms part of service and cannot be excluded while determining seniority of directly recruited employees.” On 11 March 2026, Supreme Court
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“When Accused Arrive Armed And Act With A Common Object, Each Member Becomes Vicariously Liable”, Supreme Court of India has reiterated that every member of an unlawful
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“Minor Discrepancies Or Allegedly Unnatural Behaviour Do Not Make Credible Evidence Unreliable”, In a significant ruling on the evidentiary value of related witnesses in criminal trials, the
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“Repackaging Contractual Engagements Under Different Names To Deny Regularisation Violates Articles 14 And 16”, Supreme Court has held that employees appointed on an “academic arrangement
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The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar recently observed that timely judicial intervention prevented the life of a 19-year-old girl
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"The fundamental right to live with dignity envisages and encompasses dignity until death, including a dignified dying process," observed the Supreme Court while permitting the withdrawal of
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“If Arbitrators Fail To Appoint Within 30 Days, Parties May Approach ICSID — But Power Of Co-Arbitrators Does Not Automatically Cease”, Supreme Court of India
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“A Party Cannot Keep A ‘Jurisdictional Ace’ Up Its Sleeve”, In a significant observation reinforcing fairness and procedural discipline in arbitration proceedings, the Supreme Court
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“Paramount Consideration Is Preservation Of Corporate Assets”, In a significant ruling concerning interim protection in oppression and mismanagement disputes, the Supreme Court of India held
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“Overzealous Investigation Is As Fatal As Lethargic Investigation”, In a significant judgment addressing the evidentiary value of dying declarations and the consequences of defective criminal
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“A Dying Declaration Can Be The Sole Basis Of Conviction — But Only When It Inspires Full Confidence Of The Court”, In an important ruling
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“Training prescribed for a post forms part of service and cannot be excluded while determining seniority of directly recruited employees.” On 11 March 2026, Supreme Court
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“When Accused Arrive Armed And Act With A Common Object, Each Member Becomes Vicariously Liable”, Supreme Court of India has reiterated that every member of an unlawful
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“Minor Discrepancies Or Allegedly Unnatural Behaviour Do Not Make Credible Evidence Unreliable”, In a significant ruling on the evidentiary value of related witnesses in criminal trials, the
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“Repackaging Contractual Engagements Under Different Names To Deny Regularisation Violates Articles 14 And 16”, Supreme Court has held that employees appointed on an “academic arrangement
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"State cannot be heard to say that those who experience serious adverse consequences must fend for themselves, without any clear or accessible avenue of relief",
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“Indefinite continuation of futile physical life is regarded as undignified”, In a significant constitutional ruling clarifying the legal framework governing end-of-life decisions, the Supreme Court of
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"Appellant Was Not Initially Named In FIR — No Raid Was Ever Conducted At His Place Of Business", In a significant ruling that draws a
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"Non-disclosure of serious adverse events deprived citizens of information crucial to make an informed decision", While directing the Centre to frame a no-fault COVID-19 vaccine
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"Appellants Held On To Shares With Zero Listing, Zero Marketability, Zero Dividend Payment — With The Stoic Resolve Of A Feline Waiting Patiently For Its
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"Complete vesting of property, dissolution of century-old trust arrangements, absence of any finding of necessity or mismanagement, and provision for illusory compensation cumulatively render the
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"Oral evidence in place of such certificate cannot possibly suffice — to hold otherwise would render Section 65-B(4) otiose", In a significant
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"A deeming provision under Section 103 of the 2002 Act cannot unsettle completed action for reorganisation by virtue of Sections 87 and 93 of the
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"Even A Slight Doubt That The Plaintiff Was Not Acting Bonafidely And That Material Facts Have Been Withheld Is Sufficient To Deny Equitable Relief", In a significant
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"The attempt to secure a decree behind the back of the true owner is a circumstance that cannot be lightly brushed aside", In
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“Individuals react differently when confronted with traumatic situations and the testimony of injured witnesses carries a special evidentiary value,” observed the Kerala High Court while
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“Orders Of Foreign Courts Are Only A Factor — Child’s Welfare Remains Paramount”, Delhi High Court has reiterated that foreign court orders directing return of a minor child cannot
read more
Jharkhand High Court has reiterated that bail in cases involving offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is subject to strict statutory
read more
“Right Of Consideration For Promotion Is A Legitimate Expectation — Administrative Transfer Cannot Extinguish It”, Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a transfer of an
read more
“Once Purchase Notice Reaches Planning Authority And No Acquisition Steps Follow, Reservation Lapses By Operation Of Law”, Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) dismissed a Public Interest
read more
“Where There Is No Resistance, No Immediate Complaint, And Known Creditors Remove Goods – The Incident Cannot Be Treated As Theft Under Insurance Policy”, Andhra Pradesh High
read more
“Commission Of Offence By Company Is A Condition Precedent To Fasten Vicarious Liability On Its Officers”, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has held that criminal
read more
“Offence Under Section 138 NI Act Is Primarily Compensatory, Not Merely Punitive”, Punjab and Haryana High Court has emphasised that courts dealing with cheque dishonour cases
read more
“A Bare Conclusion Without Reasons Cannot Be The Basis To Deny Disability Pension”, Kerala High Court has held that denial of disability pension to an
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The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar recently observed that timely judicial intervention prevented the life of a 19-year-old girl
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“Habeas Corpus Cannot Be Converted Into An Executing Mechanism For Foreign Custody Orders”, Delhi High Court has held that custody of a minor child with
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Allahabad High Court has held that for conviction under Sections 332 and 333 of the Indian Penal Code, the prosecution must prove that the public servant was acting in
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“Section 138 NI Act Cases Should Ordinarily Be Referred To Mediation To Achieve Quick Recovery”, Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an accused in
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“Right To Speedy Trial Under Article 21 Overrides Gravity Of Offence”, In a significant ruling emphasizing the constitutional right to speedy trial, the Himachal Pradesh
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“Mere Spot Inspection Report Cannot Replace Judicial Enquiry Under Order 39 Rule 2A CPC”, In a significant order emphasizing judicial discipline and proper enquiry in
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"Mere Acquittal By A Criminal Court Will Not Confer On The Employee A Right To Claim Any Benefit, Including Reinstatement", In a significant ruling on
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"Plaintiff Proved Only Two Generations — Failed to Bring Property Within the Four Corners of Coparcenary", Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a second appeal
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“Accused Cannot Remain Selectively Silent When Confronted With Bloodstained Hands”, In a significant ruling on the evidentiary value of statements made under Section 313 of the
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“A Word Uttered In Anger Without Intending Consequences Cannot Constitute Instigation”, Gujarat High Court dismissed a State appeal filed under Section 378 CrPC challenging the acquittal
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“Where the bank account is debit frozen by statutory authorities and the drawer has no control over it, dishonour of cheque cannot be attributed to insufficiency
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In the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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